Bus to Almaty
Bishkek → Almaty · about 4h
Bishkek → Almaty
Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan · 1 border · Where else can you go from Bishkek?
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About the trip from Bishkek to Almaty
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) are 193 km (120 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus, direct: about 4h door to door. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
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- Bus from Bishkek to Almaty: about 4h, 193 km
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- Bus, direct: about 4h, no changes
- Flight, via Shymkent: ~4h 55m, 1 change
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.